As it turns out we were the only people to have signed up for this, although there was also a later version. Perhaps the 8:30 am start and the title ‘Fast bike tour’ put a few people off. Well, their loss was our gain, we had the guide to ourselves and could ride our own pace. The ride was idyllic, starting off on the island road and then turning inland and up. We stopped at the organic farm where they produce some very interesting jams. Sour soap jam anyone? Actually, it’s delicious.
Our pace must have been ok because we beat the coach tour and the atv tour all the way, having each stop to ourselves before they pulled in. The view from the lookout was spectacular, too bad we can’t post pictures over the ship’s wifi. There are two main bays, Opuhunowhere we are and Cook’s Bay. The funny thing, it turns out, is that Captain Cook did not anchor in Cook’s Bay. He anchored in ours but the local population did not want to change the name of Opuhuno Bay - they were ok naming the next inlet after him instead!
Back to the ship for some pool time, lunch, and then - after a Green Flash cocktail and several glasses of rose - we went paddleboarding off the back of the ship. It was very choppy with a strong current and while we represented Canada well it was far from ideal conditions. a quick out and back were all we needed.
Tired from our efforts we are back in our stateroom contemplating packing. We sail for Tahiti tonight and one last night aboard the boat. Then it’s two nights on Tahiti and home. It’s been a fantastic trip but it will feel good to be heading home.
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